IN MEMORIAM Virginia B. Miner Oct. 7, 1936-Feb. 23, 2021 SIDNEY – A good person, a well-lived life. Ginny traveled many miles since she was the only student in her grade at the one-room school in Colchester, part of the Walton School District. Later, she attended Franklin Central School and graduated at age 16 from Sidney, where the business courses and bookkeeping prepared her well for the future. Her first job was at Public & Loan in Sidney, and then…
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IN MEMORIAM Vincent J. DiGiglio, 28 Sept. 14, 1991-May 17, 2020 SIDNEY – Vincent J. DiGiglio, 28, of Sidney passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at his home. He was born Sept. 14, 1991 in Kingman, Ariz., the son of Steven J. and Karlene (Lloyd) DiGiglio. Vincent graduated from Oneonta Christian School and then attended culinary classes at SUNY Delhi. He was a proud stay at home dad to Cooper.…
ACCO Furloughs Most Of Workforce 3 Counties Brace For Impact Of Calendar Maker’s Layoffs By LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com SIDNEY – ACCO’s Sidney plant announced plans yesterday to lay off the majority of their workforce within the coming days, according to reports, as manufacturing is suspended during the COVID-19 outbreak. “Anything like this is going to have a devastating effect on the community,” said Village of Sidney Mayor Andrew Matviak. “It’s a challenging time for everyone.”…
Fox Will Handle Nighttime Sidney ER Calls In Oneonta SIDNEY– Effective May 1, Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus in Sidney, part of Bassett Healthcare Network, will be shifted to a daytime schedule, with emergency services available only from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. “A physician-staffed emergency department, laboratory, and radiology services will remain available at Fox’s Tri-Town Campus, along with a variety of specialty services including orthopedic care,” said Fox Hospital President Jeff Joyner. “Patients who need a higher level…
Dog-Fighting Press Briefing To Be Livestreamed At 11 a.m. SIDNEY – The Delaware County Sheriff Department’s press conference on dog-fighting arrests after 19 dogs were seized in Franklin will be livestreamed on the Delaware Valley Humane Society’s Facebook page beginning at 11 a.m . today. CLICK TO VIEW LIVESTREAMING PRESS CONFERENCE…
IN MEMORIAM: Sonya Skoglund, 34; Home Health Aide; Daughter Survives SOUTH NEW BERLIN – Sonya Ann Skoglund, 34, a certified nursing assistant, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Sonya was born on Aug. 14, 1985, in Oneonta and was a daughter of Peter Skoglund and Ann Marie Wright. She graduated from Sidney High School, Class of 2003, and went on to take a CNA course for certification. Sonya worked tirelessly as a CNA and Certified…
IN MEMORIAM: Edward Ziobro Jr., 69; Accountant At Amphenol For 35 Years MOUNT UPTON – Edward Ziobro Jr., 69, of Mount Upton, an accountant at Amphenol for 35 years, passed away on Jan. 2, 2020, at Fox Hospital in Oneonta. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Melody; and his three daughters who were his pride and joy and his greatest achievement, Heather Ziobro of Auburn, Heidi Ziobro and her husband, Sinan Erzurumlu of Needham, Massachusetts and Hayle…
IN MEMORIAM: Jason Corey, 35; Succumbs After Battle With Cancer SIDNEY – Jason Corey, 35, passed away with his family by his side on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, at Bassett Hospital. Jason fought a long hard battle with choroidal metastatic melanoma with great courage and silent dignity. He will always be remembered for his courageous smile, creative mind and loving generosity. Jason took great pride in his gardening skills, was a MacGyver with his innovations, loved his music, playing his…
IN MEMORIAM: David Dean Erbe, 74; OHS Grad Signed With Minnesota Twins SIDNEY – David Dean Erbe, 74, who signed with the Minnesota Twins to play professional baseball after graduating from Oneonta High School, died April 8, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born March 14, 1945, in Cooperstown, he was a relief pitcher in the Twins’ minor league organization in 1966. He later lived in Sidney for many years, working for Custom Electronics in Oneonta, Amphenol/Bendix in Sidney, and retired…